Joseph M. Mahaffy SDSU
Math 537: Ordinary Differential Equations Fall 2019
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Course Information for Math 537

Course Description

This course introduces students to differential equations. Computers are used for  modeling examples with MatLab, Maple, and Excel, being the primary computer tools demonstrated.

Details of the course and timelines are available on the HW Assignment page.

Math 537 - Fall 2019

Joseph Mahaffy
Professor, Mathematical Biology
Lectures: 9:00-9:50 MWF in GMCS 325 Office phone: 619-594-3743

Office Hours: MW 10-11:50 in GMCS 593 and
by Appointment

 Fax: 619-594-6746
Office location: GMCS 593 E-mail: jmahaffy@sdsu.edu


Prerequisites

Math 254 and 337

Topics and References:

There is NO REQUIRED TEXT, as topics are varied. This course covers the following topics:

  • Linear Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) (Review)
  • Scaling ODEs
  • Fundamental Solutions (eAt)
  • Power Series - Method of Frobenius
  • Singular Perturbation Methods
  • Multiple Time Scales (?)

Lecture Page will contain notes developed and a list of potential references and hyperlinks to topics studied in this course.

Lab Manual (MatLab and Maple) and Lab Manual (Excel and Maple) are being developed with much of the first part completed and online.

Course Assessment and Grading

  • Grading:
    • Homework asignments, including WeBWorK (36%)
    • 2 Midterms (Take-Home and In-class) (32%)
    • Final (32%)

The grade divisions are typically 85-100 is an A, 73-85 is a B, 62-73 is a C, 50-62 is a D, and below 50 is an F with + or - assigned near the boundary (within 3%).

The Syllabus has details on course policies.

For questions concerning the webpage contact Joseph Mahaffy.

 

 
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